Valentine's Day bake off 2014

 

 

Valentine's Day, few days before this day my daughter fell ill. I really thought I won't be able to make any cakes this year. It was actually easier as she was sat in front of the tv with a hot drink and resting, so I took the time quickly baking up some cookies and muffins.

Luckily, she was back to school the next day, so I managed to squeeze in time to make a Valentine's Day cake.

 

This is my first two tiered cake, a Black forest made for my husband. His favourite cake.

Recipe is link is here for this cake.

 

Black Forest Cake

Happy Valentine's Day!

I don't usually celebrate Valentine's day as me and my husband are always busy.

This year he is busy as usual but I thought I make him his favourite Black Forest cake as a gift.

It's always difficult to think what presents to buy him, but as a cake maker I can't think of anything but simply a lovely cream cake.

 

I have found this chocolate sponge recipe from a Taiwanese cookery show on you tube,

unfortunately this video have been taken off but the link still has the recipe in Chinese, so click here for the recipe and method in Chinese.

I am surprised how light this sponge is it actually springs back when you squeeze it!